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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited BJP MP Khagen Murmu in the hospital after he was attacked during flood relief distribution. The incident occurred in Nagrakata where Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were overseeing rescue operations. Governor CV Ananda Bose strongly condemned the attack and promised arrests within 24 hours while criticizing police inaction. The event has sparked a major political confrontation between the BJP and TMC in West Bengal.

Key Points: Mamata Banerjee Meets BJP MP Khagen Murmu After Nagrakata Attack

  • BJP MP Khagen Murmu sustained head injuries while distributing flood relief in Jalpaiguri
  • West Bengal Governor condemned police inaction during the violent incident
  • CM Mamata Banerjee downplayed injuries citing Murmu's diabetes condition
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized state government over the attack controversy
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets BJP MP Khagen Murmu who was attacked while distributing relief material in Nagrakata

West Bengal CM visits injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu in hospital after alleged attack during flood relief distribution, sparking political controversy in Bengal.

"The attack on the elected representatives of the people is dastardly shocking and benumbing - Governor CV Ananda Bose"

Siliguri, October 7

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Khagen Murmu in the hospital on Tuesday, a day after he was allegedly attacked while distributing flood relief material in Nagrakata.

Khagen Murmu was reportedly attacked by some local persons while he was visiting flood-affected areas in Jalpaiguri's Dooars region in West Bengal on October 6 to oversee relief and rescue operations, whereupon, he sustained serious injuries to the head. Along with Murmu, West Bengal MLA Shankar Ghosh also alleged he was attacked while distributing relief materials.

CM Mamata Banerjee said, "There is nothing serious. I have seen the report. He is under observation because he has high diabetes. There is an injury behind his ears."

Earlier, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday condemned the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Sankar Ghosh in Nagrakata, Jalpaiguri district and assured that the culprits would be arrested within 24 hours.

"The attack on the elected representatives of the people, MP and MLA, is dastardly shocking and benumbing, something which never should have happened in a democracy. This cannot be allowed to continue in an enlightened state like Bengal. It's very shocking that all this happened in the presence of the Police", Governor Bose told reporters here.

While criticising the police for "not doing their duty", he said that stern action will be taken against the culprits, and he will ensure that the guilty are apprehended within 24 hours.

"Police are supposed to uphold the Constitution of India and the rule of law. But they are conniving and not doing their duty. This is a very sad state of affairs. Stern action will be taken against the culprit. I will see that in 24 hours, the culprits are apprehended. Otherwise, serious action will be taken", he added.

Earlier, BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh alleged that he, along with Malda North MP Khagen Murmu, was attacked in Nagrakata in North Bengal while distributing relief materials for people affected by the flood and landslides in the state.

The incident sparked a row between the BJP and the TMC in West Bengal as Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the state government over the incident. Meanwhile, CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that he was politicising the floods and landslides in North Bengal, calling it "unfortunate and deeply concerning."

- ANI

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Priya S
Respect to Mamata didi for visiting the injured MP in hospital. This shows humanity above politics. But the police presence during such incidents is concerning - they need to ensure safety of all public representatives.
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Rohit P
Governor is right - this should never happen in a democracy. Whether TMC or BJP, relief work should be supported by all. Hope the culprits are caught soon and strict action taken. Bengal deserves better governance.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in disaster relief, this is heartbreaking. People are suffering from floods and politicians are fighting. Focus should be on helping victims, not political point-scoring. 😔
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Karthik V
The CM saying "nothing serious" about head injuries is problematic. Head injuries can be dangerous regardless of diabetes. Hope the MP recovers soon and proper investigation happens.
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Michael C
This incident shows how polarized politics has become in West Bengal. When relief work becomes political battleground, it's the common people who suffer the most. Time for all parties to show maturity.

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